By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx is attempting to clear up a misunderstanding stemming from a since-deleted social media post that was criticized by some as antisemitic. In a text post shared to his Instagram on Saturday, the Oscar-winning actor wrote, “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Hit show “Ted Lasso” came to a conclusion earlier this year, and while it attempted to wrap up the titular coach’s (Jason Sudeikis) storyline, several other plot points were left open-ended for a potential sequel or spinoff series. One of those threads was whether PR wunderkind Keeley Jones (Juno
Continue Reading By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s fair to say that lovers of Taylor Swift span far and wide, and that, of course, includes many fellow celebrities. Stars such as Elizabeth Banks and Katherine Schwarzenegger have been spotted at the music superstar’s six-night stop in Los Angeles, as part of the first leg of her record-breaking
Continue Reading Analysis by Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — What does summer mean to you? To me, it’s longing for the days when I used to pack a lunch and throw it into the back of my Big Wheel to travel all the way to the end of the block to play with my neighborhood friends.
Continue Reading By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Airfare from the United States to Europe is averaging $1,200 a ticket this summer, so would-be vacationers need all the help they can get. CNN Travel is at hand with all the week’s biggest new stories and plenty of tips and advice. Destination Europe Americans are going big on
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Alex Trebek was a part of “Jeopardy” for nearly 37 years, and in spite of his diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer revealed in the spring of 2019, the longtime host of the famed quiz show remained steadfast in his professional commitments until the very end. In a new
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CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — During her “Eras Tour” performances, Taylor Swift has typically given her hat to an audience member and a special little girl was one of the latest recipients. At her concert held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Swift gifted her hat to Bianka Bryant,
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told CNN in a statement. Margolis died Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City following a short illness, according
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — An actress who tweeted tearfully that only one person showed up to see her play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe performed to an almost sold-out crowd the following day, after celebrities rushed to console her on social media. After performing her play “Sunsets” at The Gilded Balloon in the
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tina Knowles has appeared to refute the theory that her daughter Beyoncé dropped mentioning Lizzo on tour because of a lawsuit. The internet took note recently when Beyoncé changed up her usual shoutout during her performance of “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)” while on her “Renaissance” tour.
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and activist Eddie Izzard has announced on social media that she is hoping to stand as a member of parliament at the UK’s next general election. Izzard, who is also known as Suzy Eddie Izzard, said on her website that she is standing to be selected as the
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By Victoria Woodcock Sudbury (CNN) — When I see the car number plate ending in “GAY,” I know I’m in the right place. Pulling up to a pretty cottage in rural Suffolk, the statement two-tone Chrysler on the gravel driveway is a tell-tale sign that the owner is artist Maggi Hambling. She duly emerges from
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Leslie David Baker, who played Stanley Hudson on “The Office,” is returning Kickstarter money to supporters who tried to get his “Stanley” spinoff up and running. Baker announced on social media that he is returning donations totaling $110,629.81. The Kickstarter campaign first launched in 2020, with Baker saying the
Continue Reading By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Michelle Yeoh has shared more snapshots from her recent wedding, unveiling the somewhat unusual bridal dress she wore to the intimate nuptials. Designed by couture label Schiaparelli, the gown featured a bodice adorned with a large, bejeweled face. In a caption accompanying her Instagram post, Yeoh described it as
Continue Reading By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — This week, by far the most feverishly discussed outfit didn’t come from a member of the Kardashian clan or an off-duty model. In fact, it wasn’t worn by a celebrity at all. Instead, it was Kristina Avakyan (known on TikTok as @subwaysessions), a New York resident who pushed the
Continue Reading By Chris Liakos and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Greece has announced that it will limit the number of daily visitors to the Acropolis in order to guarantee the safety and longevity of the ancient monument. From September, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Athens will admit no more than 20,000 visitors a day, according
Continue Reading By Kate Springer, CNN (CNN) — The term “luxury vehicle” usually brings to mind Rolls-Royce Phantoms, Lamborghinis or Ferraris. But what about an ultra-extravagant recreational vehicle? Enter the Elemment Palazzo Superior. We can’t blame you if you slow down to rubberneck – or stop in your tracks completely – when you see this spaceship-like RV
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — During her “Eras Tour” performances, Taylor Swift has typically given her hat to an audience member and a special little girl was one of the latest recipients. At her concert held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Swift gifted her hat to Bianka Bryant, the
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Dramatizations tend to take liberties with the facts, but the issues surrounding 2022’s debut season of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” were as much about its leering tone as fudging the details. The second season doesn’t fix those problems – in ways, it adds to
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tony Bennett’s wife and son are sharing some of their final memories of him. Danny Bennett and Susan Benedetto spoke with “Today” about the legendary singer, who died recently at the age of 96. Danny Bennett, who is the son of the star and his former wife Patricia
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